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Hawaii writers, actors, politicians and more strike at Hawaii State Capitol

The rally was held as more than 180,000 SAG-AFTRA and WGA members strike to be properly compensated for their contributions and skills to the industry nationwide.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

July 18, 2023

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Crowd posing for a photographer on the balcony of the capitol. In the front are member from Hawaii Nurses’ Association (OPEIU Local 50) who also joined the rally in support.
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The rally was held as more than 180,000 SAG-AFTRA and WGA members strike to be properly compensated for their contributions and skills to the industry nationwide.
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The rally was held as more than 180,000 SAG-AFTRA and WGA members strike to be properly compensated for their contributions and skills to the industry nationwide.
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Speaking at the rally is NCIS: Hawai'i actor Vanessa Lachey. With her in the foreground are fellow cast members (l-R) Noah Mills, (Vanessa Lachey), Jason Antoon and Tori Anderson.
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Speaking at the rally is veteran Hawaii Five-O actor Dennis Chun.
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Pictured chanting with the crowd is actor/writer Shereen Balles.
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The rally was held as more than 180,000 SAG-AFTRA and WGA members strike to be properly compensated for their contributions and skills to the industry nationwide.
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An observer watched the rally from the floor above the rotunda at the capitol.
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Pictured is a person documenting the rally within the crowd.
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Pictured is Hawaii state Rep. Della Au Belatti speaking at the rally.
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Pictured is writer Roger Wolfson speaking to the crowd.
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Pictured are people cheering as the rally gets underway.

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